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    Please, can I apply for a work visa while holding a tourist visa in Maldives?

No. A work visa in the Maldives, as I understand it, is applied for by the employer, not by the foreign employee.

Furthermore, if I am to apply for a work visa and my work permit, what are the processes and how much is involved?
        -@Esther chi

You must find employment first. The employer will then liaise directly with Maldives immigration.

Your profile shows you as being a Vietnamese citizen. Is this correct? If so, it's my understanding that you can visit the Maldives and obtain a 30-day VOA (visa on arrival) at one of the international airports there.

You could also apply directly to one of the . There is no Maldives embassy, nor consulate office, in Vietnam. Online eVisa applications from Vietnamese citizens are not available.

@Esther chi

I see you've changed your profile regarding your citizenship.

Disregard my comments regarding the Vietnam to Maldives visa process.

It's okay. Thank you for bringing it to my notice. I live in Vietnam but am a Nigerian

Hello Esther chi,

Find more information on the types of visas for visiting and working in Maldives here > /en/guide/asia/mal … dives.html

Cheers,

Cheryl

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